Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Cinnamon Apple Cake. Moist and flavorful, this cake is perfect for a cozy dessert or a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
Optional Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients and fold in apples.
- Spread Batter: Spread batter in the pan. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar topping.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake is delicious warm or at room temperature.
- Pair with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or caramel for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
